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Camshaft Timing Belt Service

Fig 1: Aligning 1.8L Timing Marks (8-Valve)

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NOTE: For more information on camshaft timing belt service refer to the 1.8L 4-CYL 8-VALVE & 2.0L 4-CYL 8-VALVE & 16-VALVE article in the ENGINE MECHANICAL section.